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The area above my ankle on my lower right leg just suddenly got swollen, turned reddish and very warm to the touch. its very painful when i stand. i don't think i have been bitten by anything?
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Painful: I agree with Dr. J. I have seen spider bites, in particular recluse spider bites, present like this. This type of bite is very painful and results in ulceration of the involved skin. Of course injury can also cause these findings but I would expect you to remember the trauma.
Answered 6/25/2019
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